Due to the effects of Typhoon Shanshan to affect Japan August 2024, you may want to consider delaying your travel — or, at least, keep yourself updated as to the latest information pertaining to the weather — if Japan is in your travel plans over the next few days.
Typhoon Shanshan to Affect Japan: August 2024 Travel Alert
Maximum sustained winds of Typhoon Shanshan — which is currently approximately 463 miles south southeast of Sasebo in Japan and moving west northwest at a speed of 16 miles per hour — are at 85 miles per hour, which means that it is currently equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane.
Landfall of Typhoon Shanshan could occur as early as Thursday, August 29, 2024 after it strengthens; and its path is currently projected to track along the spine of much of Japan.
Gusty winds and significant precipitation is possible in portions of Tokyo and much of Japan, which is expected to result in considerable urban flooding and flash flooding. Rough surf, strong rip currents, and a storm surge are expected to contribute to the aforementioned significant flooding of portions of much of Japan.
Expect electric power lines to fail and power to be out; trees to fall; and services such as trains to be delayed or temporarily suspended.
Flight Waivers, Delays, and Cancellations
If you are traveling to or from Japan, expect delays and cancellations of flights. Keep up to date on the latest information pertaining to this tropical weather system which may adversely affect your travel plans. Better yet, postponing or canceling your trip might be a better option — no matter which mode of travel you plan on taking.
If you have a flight scheduled, your flight may be delayed or canceled — and you may be eligible for a waiver of a fee to change your itinerary. If you are driving in any of these areas, watch out for deteriorating weather conditions and traffic problems.
Here are four airlines which have issued travel alerts as a result of this tropical weather system:
- United Airlines has issued travel alerts for Osaka, Nagoya, and both airports which serve Tokyo for Tuesday, August 27, 2024 through Thursday, August 29, 2024; and Thursday, September 5, 2024 is the last day on which tickets must be reissued and rebooked travel must begin.
- Air Canada has issued travel alerts for Osaka and both airports which serve Tokyo for Monday, August 26, 2024 through Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
- Japan Airlines has issued travel alerts for Nagoya Chubu and Osaka Kansai Airport for Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
- All Nippon Airways has issued a travel alert for Osaka Kansai Airport for Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Final Boarding Call
Do not be surprised if additional airlines issue travel waivers or alerts.
Be sure to contact your airline or transportation provider for the latest information pertaining to your travels — if they are adversely affected — and please: travel safely.
Photograph ©2024 by Brian Cohen.
